Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for thermal management of an imaging device that is placed within a body of an individual during a medical procedure or a surgical procedure. In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an imaging device configured for use in a medical procedure or a surgical procedure while the imaging device is within a body of an individual undergoing the medical procedure or the surgical procedure. The imaging device may comprise a coating on at least a portion of an exterior of the imaging device, wherein the coating comprises a high thermal emissivity. The imaging device may comprise a set of thermal fins disposed on an exterior of the imaging device. The imaging device may comprise an endoscope.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for cleaning a lens of an imaging device during a surgical procedure within an individual. The imaging device comprises a lens, and the wiping object is positioned a distance away from the imaging device that is configured to contact and move along a path of the device in order to clean it. The present disclosure provides methods for initiating automated cleaning of a lens during a procedure comprising using an eye tracking device fitted and coupled to an individual that may track the movements of the individual to actuate cleaning.